Delve into medieval religious writings with a careful edition of George Gresley Perry’s Religious Pieces in Prose and Verse.
This edition gathers sermons, treatises, and reflective meditations that illuminate spiritual life, ascetic thought, and the roots of English religious prose and poetry. The text includes notes on manuscript variants and historical context, helping readers understand how these pieces were read and copied in their own time.
Designed for scholars and curious readers alike, the book presents a window into early religious literature, showing how faith, language, and memory shaped medieval devotion.
- Accessible presentation of manuscript evidence and philological notes.
- Examples of prose and verse that reveal how medieval authors conveyed faith and instruction.
- Context about the transmission and transformation of texts across different manuscripts.
- Discussion of historical figures and works connected to the religious writings.
Ideal for readers interested in medieval religion, textual criticism, and the history of English literature.